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Bridging borders through art: Tirana hosts North Macedonia Cultural Week

Bridging borders through art: Tirana hosts North Macedonia Cultural Week

The Albanian capital is embracing the vibrant spirit of its eastern neighbor with the launch of North Macedonia Cultural Week, taking place from April 23 to April 30. Blending tradition with modern...
April 24, 2025 -
Art & culture
Celebrating Ibrahim Kodra: Albania’s most celebrated international painter, born April 22, 1918

Celebrating Ibrahim Kodra: Albania’s most celebrated international painter, born April 22, 1918

Ibrahim Kodra, Albania’s most internationally recognized painter, was born on April 22, 1918, in the small coastal village of Ishëm. His life and career took him far beyond Albania’s borders,...
April 22, 2025 -
Art & culture
Igli Tare emerges as top candidate for AC Milan sporting director post

Igli Tare emerges as top candidate for AC Milan sporting director post

Igli Tare, the former captain of Albania’s national football team and longtime sporting director at Lazio, is now the leading candidate to take over the same role at AC Milan....
April 22, 2025 -
Culture & Society
Albania mourns Pope Francis, recalls his historic 2014 visit and message of religious unity

Albania mourns Pope Francis, recalls his historic 2014 visit and message of religious unity

The death of Pope Francis has been met with deep sorrow in Albania, a country that held special significance for the late pontiff. Albania was the first European country he...
April 22, 2025 -
Albania
Valiev and Abakarov honored after medal wins at 2025 European Wrestling Championships

Valiev and Abakarov honored after medal wins at 2025 European Wrestling Championships

Albania’s wrestling federation has officially honored Chermen Valiev and Zelimkhan Abakarov, following their medal-winning performances at the 2025 European Wrestling Championships. Valiev claimed gold, while Abakarov secured bronze, reaffirming Albania’s...
April 20, 2025 -
Culture & Society
Kristi Ramadani wins two bronze medals at 2025 European Weightlifting Championships

Kristi Ramadani wins two bronze medals at 2025 European Weightlifting Championships

Albanian weightlifter Kristi Ramadani claimed two bronze medals at the 2025 European Weightlifting Championships held in Chișinău, Moldova, adding to his growing list of international achievements. The podium finishes follow...
April 20, 2025 -
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